This is our day guide for Tuesday November 17th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 17th 2026
International: Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet RevolutionNovember 16th 2026 | Go to Today | November 18th 2026
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| General Information for November 17th 2026 | |
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| There are 1 public holidays today. | |
| Day 321 of 2026 | |
| 44 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 47 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1993 – In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup. | |
| 1869 – In Egypt, the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, is inaugurated. | |
| 1810 - Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. | |
| 1511 - Spain and England ally against France. |
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